LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder
#6 in #12 and upFull review
A stainless #12 for hunters processing a deer or two a season who want a five-year warranty.
Amazon $579.99$579.99
The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 3.2 to 2.5. The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder leads on build, warranty and output. The STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder costs $300.24 less ($279.75 vs $579.99).
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STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder
#14 in #12 and upFull review
The stainless-housed STX #12 for home cooks who want the foot pedal and accessories in one box.
Amazon $279.75$279.75
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker vs stainless steel body), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and output (up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every #12 and up electric meat grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 50 rated motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 0 rated motor power not published (only a 3,500 W max figure is given), scored as zero |
| Output 20% | 47 up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 75 stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | - |
| Max wattage (not scored) | - | 3,500 W |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Foot pedal included | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |